Recreation Department

‘SCUSE ME WHILE I SKY – The action was fast during the high school and middle school games at the annual Bruce Medley March Madness event at the Youth Center March 14. Basketball was the order of the day March 14 at the Franklin Youth Center on Lewis Street. The occasion was the annual Bruce Medley March Madness event, in …

A variety of items is being collected now through December 13 under the “Help Our Troops” collection drive. Items such as canned meals, feminine hygiene products, pain relievers in tablet form, and powdered electrolyte packs are sought. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …

PARADE PLANS SET – The annual Memorial Day parade is scheduled for May 26. (File photo.) Franklin Township invites you to a day of pride, remembrance, and community spirit as we commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. Join us for a truly special celebration honoring the heroes who have courageously served our nation. The Memorial Day Parade begins …

FOR HIS APPROVAL – Face painting was just one of the activities offered during the annual Bunny Bonanza on April 12. Bunny ears were the fashion accompaniment of the day at the annual “Bunny Bonanza” celebration held April 12 at the Senior/Community Center on DeMott Lane. Children of all ages had the chance to get their face painted, do arts …

The annual lighting of the Township holiday tree was held on a very chilly December 6. The event was hosted by Stephen Dahl, the Township’s Parks and Recreation Director. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media …

HOLIDAY CRAFTING – Former Township Recreation Director Alice Osipowitz was one of the many crafters offering holiday items for sale at the Township’s Holiday Craft Market on November 16. A steady stream of holiday shoppers filled the Franklin Township Senior and Community Center November 16 for the Township’s first Holiday Craft Market. Spurred by the success of prior craft markets …

Unique handmade goods from more than 30 local crafters and makers will be offered for sale at the Township’s inaugural Holiday Craft Market, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 16 at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane. This free event is open to the public. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

Williams Park Pool is open for the final time this season on August 10, the Park and Recreation Department announced The following swim times are available: Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight …

There was music, food trucks and, of course, fireworks. Mother Nature smiled down on the township July 3, providing beautiful weather for the annual celebration that has been hit with foul weather at times over the past few years. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

NEW DIRECTOR – Stephen Dahl, the Township’s new Recreation Director, made his public debut at the Independence Day Celebration on July 3 in the Municipal Complex. The Township has installed new leadership in the Parks & Recreation Department and the Franklin Township Youth Center. Stephen Dahl takes over the helm of Parks & Rec, according to a July 3 announcement …